Welcome to fantasy island...
A magical island hosted by Mr Roarke and Tattoo where weekly guests learn valuable life lessons in their pursuit of fulfilling their dreams. Not all dreams are fulfilled as expected.
CreatorGene Levitt
Escape / Cinderella Girls
Jan 28, 1978
In the "Escape" segment, Mr. Udall is an escape artist trying to get out of the shadow of his famous father by performing a one-man escape that his father never did. In the "Cinderella" segment, Ann Dowd and Maxine Bender are working class girls who wish to become jet-setters.
Bet a Million / Mr. Irresistible
Feb 4, 1978
In "Bet A Million" a Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wade come to the island in the hopes of finding a wealthy financier to help them fulfill their dream of owning a hotel. In "Mr. Irresistible" Chuck Hoffman fantasies about being the most irresistible man in the world.
The Prince / The Sheriff
Feb 11, 1978
In 'The Prince' a handsome young prince wants to live as a common man, but falls in love with a woman who despises poverty. And in 'The Sheriff' New York City Police Detective John Burke, wants to go back in time to become a sheriff in the old west.
Family Reunion / Voodoo
Feb 18, 1978
In 'Family Reunion' a brother and sister fantasize about reuniting their parents. And in 'Voodoo' a twenty-six year old woman suffering from amnesia undergoes voodoo.
Lady of the Evening / The Racer
Feb 25, 1978
In 'Lady of the Evening' a prostitute wants to change her life and settle down but is afraid to tell her respectable fiancé. And in 'The Racer' ex-race car driver Kincaid proves to himself and his family that the crash which destroyed his career is not the reason he quit racing.
Treasure Hunt / Beauty Contest
Mar 11, 1978
In "Treasure Hunt" a couple along with their friend thirst for money and adventure leading them to some very difficult decisions. In "Beauty Contest" a sheltered 19 year old girl wishes to enter a beauty contest like her mother did in order to get acceptance from her father.
The Funny Girl / Butch and Sundance
Mar 18, 1978
In "The Funny Girl" a TV comedian wishes to become a nobody again and lead a simpler life. In "Butch and Sundance" two friends wish to become Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, for thrills and adventure.
Superstar / Salem
Mar 25, 1978
In "Superstar" an accountant wishes to become a baseball Superstar. In "Salem" a couple's wish to live with simple and old fashioned morality and values lands them in Salem Massachusetts leading them to wonder which time is better.
Trouble, My Lovely / The Common Man
Apr 1, 1978
In "Trouble, My Lovely" a father's fantasy is to experience peace and respect from his overbearing family. In "The Common Man" a schlub named Stanley Scheckter wishes to become a private investigator but his klutzy ways cause more trouble.
The Over-the-Hill Caper / Poof, You're a Movie Star
Apr 15, 1978
In "The Over-the-Hill Caper" an elderly man's fantasy is to reunite his old gang and pull off one last caper. In "Poof, You're a Movie Star" Shirley Russell wishes to become a movie star when the director demands more than she can offer.
Reunion / Anniversary
Apr 29, 1978
In "Reunion" 4 high school friends reveal a hidden secret which places them in jeopardy. In "Anniversary" a couple wish to renew their vows and bring back the good times before the alcohol ruled their lives.
King for a Day / Instant Family
May 6, 1978
In "King for a Day" a plumber dreams of being king for a day. In "Instant Family" a mother's fantasy is to prove to her daughter that child-rearing isn't what her daughter's college thesis proposed: "The Soft Life of the American Housewife and Mother."
Fool for a Client / Double Your Pleasure
May 15, 1978
In "Fool for a Client" a brilliant yet insecure lawyer wishes to experience the excitement of a big courtroom trial. In "Double Your Pleasure" the winner of a raffle ticket for a weekend on Fantasy Island is caught between two girls - twins no less.
Call Me Lucky / Torch Song
May 20, 1978
In "Call Me Lucky" compulsive gambler Harry Beamus wants to be the luckiest gambler alive, realizing his separation from his son may come at a high cost. In "Torch Song" a woman wishes to become a torch singer just like her grandmother.
GenerationofSwine
@GenerationofSwine
Let's be honest, if this were remotely realistic it would probably get banned by the content of the fantasies alone. However, it's not remotely realistic, it is uplifting and funny, and that is so much better, so much more welcoming and relaxing. And despite the lack of realism, it still comes across as honest and true stories that are told exceptionally well for a program this old on network television. It is just amazing.
